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Provides oversight of the regional infection prevention program. This position acts as the Infection Control Officer for the region and manages the design, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the program, which includes prevention, surveillance, policy development, education, strategic planning, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and reporting. Responsible for coordinating and allocating Infection Prevention resources throughout the region and provides technical consultation and leadership as needed for Infection Prevention-related issues. Collaborates with other Regional and System Infection Prevention Managers/Directors on overall program strategy, and system policy development to ensure consistency and standardization across the Allina Health hospitals.

Mercy Hospital is the premier hospital in the northern metropolitan communities of the Twin Cities. It is located on two campuses: one in Coon Rapids, and one in Fridley. Together, these facilities offer nationally recognized clinical excellence and compassionate health care services, including cancer care, heart and vascular services, emergency and trauma care, surgical services and da Vinci® System, The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, the Joint Replacement Center and women’s and children’s services. In 2016, Mercy Hospital was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the U.S. by Truven Health Analytics. With 3,500+ employees, 830+ affiliated physicians and 420 staffed beds, Mercy Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient services to more than 270,000 patients each year.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required: plus >5 yrs IP experience

Master’s degree preferred: plus > 3 yrs IP experience

Qualification/Skills

Current MN RN license or certification/registration if required in relevant field.

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 6 months of hire.

Intermediate plus: advancement of IPC profession through personal education/course work or professional organization involvement at local, state, or national level.

Provides mentorship for associate and intermediate level IP

Knowledge and Skills in:

Infection Prevention Core Competencies

Identification of Infectious Disease Processes

Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation Prevention/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents

Employee/Occupational Health

Operating room and disinfection/sterilization

Emergency Preparedness

Internal Number: 43411

About Allina Health

Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals, 15 pharmacies, specialty care centers and specialty medical services that provide home care, senior transitions, hospice care, home oxygen and medical equipment, and emergency medical transportation services. Allina Health is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.

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